Simona Valletta

A microscope in the laboratory

Simona Valletta

Manchester Cancer Research Centre | Simona Valletta

I am currently a group leader at the University of Manchester, where my research interests include acute myeloid leukaemia, ageing and tumour microenvironment.  

Before moving to Manchester, I worked at the University of Oxford as postdoc before and PI later. With more than 10 years’ experience in academia, I have been always happy to mentor junior colleagues who have approached me about my career along the way.  

I am committed to mentoring women to find their voice and advance their career. 

Mentoring areas: 

  • Career progression 
  • Transition to independence 
  • Work-life balance 
  • Visibility/building international profile 
  • Navigating conflict 
  • Leadership 
  • Networking